Hi, despite much googling I can’t find what I’m looking for. Got a 44m headtube and 1 1/8 forks.I’ve got a zero stack headset in and i want to run an external bottom cup to raise the front end a little. So I’m either looking for a 44mm to 1 1/8 reducer or a 44mm to 1 1/8 headset with external lower cup. Phew hope that’s clear. Anyone know where I can get such a thing? Thanks

Just get a 44mm external lower,for 1.5″ and use a hope crown race reducer to use your 1 1/8 fork.

I run the same setup on my Genesis Latitude, you need hope pick n mix lower cup H, with the hs136 adapter, upper cup is 2 if you want that too.

Awesome chaps!!! So is the crown race reducer just a fat crown race?

Yeah, sort of. You could also try the nukeproof 44iess for a cheaper option, can’t comment on reliability though, I got the Hope and it’s still perfect after 18 months use.

The headset adaptor is basically a spacer that presses onto the steerer to increase it’s diameter to 1.5″, allowing you to fit the 1.5″ crown race.

Personally if your top cup is ok, i’d go with the hope option above, however if you’re on a budget and your current headset is completely knackered then nukeproof do a cheaper option, the 44IESS.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nukeproof-warhead-44iess-headset-2014/rp-prod85842

^^ edit: beaten to it ! ^^

Cool guys, thanks again. I’ve got the nukeproof 44 no stack at the mo but I think I’ll go for the hope option for this . Cos it’s prettier!

Thanks!!!

Whatever you do, don’t get that nukeproof one. Rubbish.

MPart [Madison’s component division] do a much better one [they use an oversize crown race so it fits their standard 1.5 bottom cup.

Sealing is far better, and you can actually get replacement bearings. Good luck trying to get them off of hotlines. . .

Get this one:

MPart Elite X44 headset